Euronext Shares Surge 5% After Record Q1 2026
Pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext soared by 5.49% to €148.00 by midday, marking the highest rise in the CAC 40. The stock leads the Parisian index, alongside STMicroelectronics (+6%) and ArcelorMittal (+4%). This session follows the release of the first quarter 2026 financial results.
First Quarter Results Propel Stock to Lead CAC 40
The market reacts to the release of financial results from Euronext for the first quarter of 2026. Underlying revenues increased by 15.3% to €528.5 million. The equity markets segment grew by 28.1%, and contributions from Euronext Athens fueled the momentum. Adjusted earnings per share reached €2.13.
The adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 64.9%, despite operational costs burdened by acquisitions and strategic investments. During the Q1 2026 release (May 19, 2026), the group confirmed the continuation of its 'Innovate for Growth 2027' plan. Opportunities mentioned include the launch of Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures and the expansion of deposit and settlement activities. At the current rate, the stock is trading at about 18.7 times the expected earnings for the year.
Breaking the €148 Resistance Validates the Upward Trend
The stock broke through its identified resistance at €148.00 during the session, after being capped below this threshold for several sessions. The price has significantly risen above its three moving averages: the MM20 at €142.36, the MM50 at €141.14, and the MM200 at €132.29, marking a nearly 12% gap with the long average. The RSI at 48 remains neutral, which leaves room before an overbought configuration.
The performance unfolds in a CAC 40 that is up by 0.72% and an SBF 120 that gains 0.69%. Over three months, the gain reaches 20.82%.
